Who painted Oui, monsieur Chapuzot...?

Oui, monsieur Chapuzot... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1852.

Where can I see Oui, monsieur Chapuzot...?

Oui, monsieur Chapuzot... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Oui, monsieur Chapuzot...?

Oui, monsieur Chapuzot... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Oui, monsieur Chapuzot...

Honoré Daumier , 1852

Oui, monsieur Chapuzot... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Oui, monsieur Chapuzot.

About this work

Overview

Oui, monsieur Chapuzot... is a 1852 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical prints. The work is part of Daumier's extensive output of lithographs that critiqued the social and political landscape of his time.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts a conversation between three men and a boy in a domestic setting. The scene is likely a commentary on the social dynamics of the period, with the characters' attire and expressions conveying their status and relationships.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in a realistic style, with detailed renderings of the characters' clothing and facial expressions. Daumier's use of lithography allowed for mass production of his satirical prints, making his work widely accessible.

Context

Daumier produced Oui, monsieur Chapuzot... during the Second Empire, a period marked by political repression and social inequality. His work was often published in satirical journals like La Caricature and Le Charivari, which provided a platform for his critiques of the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy.

Artist & collection

Artist

Honoré Daumier

Honoré-Victorin Daumier was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the Revolution of 1830 to the fall of the Second French Empire in 1870.